SpywareBlaster is a simple security tool that's designed to prevent the installation of spyware and other unwanted software.

The program works by setting "kill bits" in your Registry, which tell Windows which ActiveX controls you'd really rather not install. And so, even if a malicious website tries to force one on you, Windows won't accept the file and you'll remain safely uninfected.

SpywareBlaster also includes tools to restrict the actions of sites known to push adware. There's a module to block tracking cookies (this also works with Firefox and a few other browsers). And the program can take a snapshot of your browser and other system settings, for easy recovery later if they're affected by malware.

While useful, these tools aren't a substitute for a full antimalware tool. SpywareBlaster isn't designed to block viruses, for instance, and it has no way to detect new and previously undetected threats. It can't remove installed spyware, either.

Still, the program doesn't have to run in the background, so won't slow you down or cause conflicts with other security tools. Just run it, follow the instructions and you'll be a little safer online.

SpywareBlaster 5.5 ships with these changes:

-Enhanced Windows 10 support
-Enhanced Google Chrome support
-Enhanced Mozilla Firefox support
-Improved Windows 10 Insider builds support.
-Improved support for the latest versions of Google Chrome.
-Improved support for the latest versions of Mozilla Firefox.
-Fixed issue that could have prevented the UI from opening in certain rare cases.
-Numerous other bug fixes, optimizations, and tweaks.

Spotlight: Free Full Software

WhatsApp Messenger is the world's most popular instant messaging app for smartphones.

You can use it to send and receive text and voice messages, photos, videos, even call your friends in other countries, and because it uses your phone's internet connection it might not cost you anything at all (depending on whether you'll pay data charges).

It's easy to set up and use. There's no need to create and remember new account names or pins because it works with your phone number, and uses your regular address book to find and connect you with friends who use WhatsApp already.

You can talk one-to-one or in group chats, and because you're always logged in there's no way to miss messages. Even if your phone is turned off, WhatsApp will save your messages and display them as soon as you're back online.

There's plenty more (location sharing, contact exchange, message broadcasting) and the app is free for a year, currently $0.99/ year afterwards.